V. Sue Cleveland High School

Science of Large Animals Syllabus INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Huey PHONE: 938-0300 EXT: 52560 EMAIL: [email protected] COURSE TYPE: Science Elective MATERIALS: loose leaf paper (College Ruled), 1G or greater USB/Jump or Flash Drive, pens & pencils, binder, Kleenex, cleaning wipes NATIONAL AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES ACADEMIC STANDARDS: ANIMAL SYSTEMS (AS) AS.01.01 Performance Indicator: Evaluate the development and implication of animal origin, domestication and distribution AS.02.01. Performance Indicator: Classify animals according to hierarchical taxonomy and agricultural use AS.02.02. Performance Indicator: Apply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems. AS.02.03. Performance Indicator: Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology. AS.03.02. Performance Indicator: Provide for the biosecurity of agricultural animals and production facilities. AS.05.01. Performance Indicator: Evaluate the male and female reproductive systems in selecting animals. AS.05.02. Performance Indicator: Evaluate animals for breeding readiness and soundness. AS.05.03. Performance Indicator: Apply scientific principles in the selection and breeding of animals. AS.06.01. Performance Indicator: Demonstrate safe animal handling and management techniques. AS.08.02. Performance Indicator: Evaluate the effects of environmental conditions on animals. ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE ARE MEMBERS OF THE FFA Lab Fee: All students will pay a $25 lab fee, this fee covers FFA state and national dues and class fees. This course is a dual enrollment course; you will receive college and high school credit when you successfully complete this course.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required. Missed classes will result in loss of points, missing class work, homework, and materials. As part of the class students are also REQUIRED to attend 1 FFA meeting per quarter. There is a meeting every other Wednesday starting August 23. TARDINESS: Per the student handbook, the first five (5) tardies will be handled in the class. After five (5) tardies there will be a written referral for each tardy (see the student handbook).. CLASS PERFORMANCE: Students will earn a daily class performance grade. This grade will help those students who struggle with tests and quizzes, but come to school regularly. The grade is based on effort in class; answering questions, doing the class work, not falling asleep, etc MAKING-UP WORK: It is the students responsible for any work missed while out of class for an excused absence.

GROUP WORK/PROJECTS: I have incorporated a variety of projects in class both group and individual to help students with understanding and retention of material. During most group projects, students will be picking their own groups and need to consider potential outcomes of working with friends. CLASSROOM RULES: Students are expected to arrive to class on-time, prepared and to behave in a respectful and responsible manner at all times. Infractions can result in the following based on the offence; verbal warning, after school detention, referral w/parent contact, referral to the grade level principal, removal from class. ALL electronics and dress code policies will be strictly followed. NO Food, Gum, Candy or drinks allowed in lab.  Be Respectful to yourself, others, and the environment!  Be prepared and attentive!  Follow all directions the first time!  Be safe!  Learn and have fun doing it! GRADING POLICY: EVALUATION PERCENTAGES Homework/classwork 20% Quizzes/mini labs 30% Tests/major labs 50% GRADING SCALE 100-97 A+ 89-87 B+ 96-93 A 86-83 B 92-90 A82-80 BSEMESTER EVALUATION First Quarter Second Quarter Semester Exam

79-77 C+ 76-73 C 72-70 C-

69-67 D+ 66-63 D 62-60 D-

40% 40% 20%

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Since the FFA is an intra-curricular club based on Premier Leadership, Career Success, and Personal Growth all the students are required to participate in community service based around agriculture. They are required to do five (5) hours a semester. Examples of potential options are animal shelters, volunteering at schools teaching students about agriculture, USDA Forest Service, production farms, animal breeders, greenhouses, food producers, landscaping, etc. There will be options provided throughout the year, but students will most likely have to find options as well. POTENTIAL TOPICS: This is a list of potential topics that will be covered. (Topics/dates subject to change) Week 1

Introduction to Class Syllabus History of Production Agriculture (dairy/beef cattle, equine, sheep/goats, poultry, etc

Week 2 and 3

Cattle Digestion System Reproduction System Breeds Economics in New Mexico and Nationally

How to Judge Week 4 and 5

Equine (Horse) Digestion Reproduction Breeds Economics in New Mexico and Nationally How to Judge

Week 6 and 7

Swine Digestion System Reproduction System Breeds Economics in New Mexico and Nationally How to Judge

Week 7 and 8

Sheep and Goats Digestion System Reproduction System Breeds Economics in New Mexico and Nationally How to Judge

Week 9 and 10

Poultry (Chickens and Turkeys) Digestion System Reproduction System Breeds Economics in New Mexico and Nationally How to Judge

Week 11

Exotics (Lamas, Alpacas, etc) Digestion System Reproduction System Breeds Economics in New Mexico and Nationally

Week 12 and 13

Wildlife New Mexico/Southwestern Species Habitat Requirements Economics in New Mexico and Nationally How to Judge

Week 14

Aquaculture History Careers Economic Benefits

Week 15 and 16

Anatomy/Physiology Nervous System Endocrine System Skeletal System Circulatory System Respiratory Muscular System

Week 17

Judging/Final Project Beef Cattle Dairy Cattle Equine Meet Evaluation Poultry Evaluation

Science of Large Animals Student Name: ________________________________________________________ Student Signature: ________________________________________________________

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By signing this page, you understand and agree to the terms of the syllabus. You understand that the topics and material in this class are subject to change based on student need, concern, interest and availability. You agree to the classroom rules, and consequences based on behavior, absences or tardiness. You understand that the rules and expectations are based on V. Sue Cleveland High Schools student handbook. Parental/Guardian involvement is crucial to student success and involvement. I encourage you to be involved in your son or daughters education, thus building a stronger foundation for success. This course will challenge your son or daughter to think outside of their norm and look at the impact of agriculture locally, nationally and globally. In addition, students and parents need to understand that this is a dual enrollment class. The material in this course is more rigorous than most high school courses. You will need to spend time on this class outside of school. Students must do the online portion of the class to pass the course. Dual enrollment means high school/college course. Grades given by the ENMU instructor will count in the CHS course. I will monitor grades closely during the semester. These grades are recorded as follows: ENMU grades will count 60% of the nine weeks grade and CHS grades will count 40%. There are two instructors for this course. One instructor is at CHS and the other instructor is at ENMU. Students that do not pass the college portion of the course, must understand that this grade will be on your college transcript and could affect your ability to receive the lottery scholarship.